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The Thing’s Forgotten Comic Book Adaptations Rescued Kurt Russell’s MacReady
John Carpenter‘s “The Thing” has one of the greatest horror movie endings of all time, but it also baffled audiences upon its initial release. After buckets of body horror and enough suspense to make your blood run cold, Carpenter left the world dangling by a thread, hoping that just like MacReady (Kurt Russell) and Childs (Keith David) in the movie’s final moments, we’d simply wait it out a while and see what happens. Nothing ever did, though, and you know what? For many, it’s why the film’s ending is perfect, leaving us to dread that the titular alien had consumed one or even both of the survivors of Outpost 31. More determined “Thing” fans still needed answers, however, and they actually got them courtesy of the Dark Horse comic book series “The Thing from Another World” (along with the other stories that spawned from it).Debuting in 1991, “The Thing from Another World…
John Carpenter’s 1982 film “The Thing” is a beloved cult classic that has stood the test of time as one of the greatest horror films ever made. However, what many fans may not realize is that this iconic movie was actually based on a comic book adaptation that helped rescue Kurt Russell’s character, MacReady, from obscurity.The Thing originally debuted in the pages of Marvel Comics in 1982, just a few months before the film’s release. Written by Bill Mantlo and illustrated by Brent Anderson, the comic book adaptation delved deeper into the story of MacReady and the other occupants of Outpost 31 as they battled against the shape-shifting alien creature.
While the film was met with mixed reviews and struggled at the box office, the comic book adaptation was a hit with fans and helped keep MacReady’s character alive in the minds of audiences. The comic book provided additional backstory and character development that was not fully explored in the film, giving fans a deeper understanding of MacReady’s motivations and struggles.
Thanks to the success of the comic book adaptation, Kurt Russell’s portrayal of MacReady became a cult favorite and helped solidify his status as a genre icon. The comic book also helped introduce a new generation of fans to the world of The Thing, ensuring that this timeless tale of paranoia and survival would continue to live on for years to come.
So the next time you watch John Carpenter’s The Thing, take a moment to appreciate the forgotten comic book adaptation that helped rescue Kurt Russell’s MacReady and keep this chilling tale alive for generations of fans to enjoy.
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On which book is the new installment of the action crime series based? Explored in depth
Get ready for your next binge obsession as Reacher Season 3 is just a few days away! The hit Prime Video series brings back Alan Ritchson in his iconic role as Jack Reacher and promises more action, suspense, and new bad guys.
The former military policeman will dive into an undercover mission, fueled by revenge and constant challenges. He is tasked with taking down a powerful criminal organization, especially a character named Francis Xavier Quinn who has a dark history with Jack Reacher.
The twist? Reacher believed he was successful in killing Quinn in the past but turns out he is alive and even deadlier. While he usually prefers direct action, Reacher must go undercover to strike Quinn down.
While the Prime Video series is adapted from Lee Child’s acclaimed novel, the show doesn’t strictly follow the book order. This time, the showrunners have chosen Child’s seventh book, ‘Persuader’ for Reacher Season 3.
As seen in the trailer, Jack Reacher will have to face an enemy from the past, while also fighting other bad guys. Similarly, Quinn is the leading foe in Persuader, who killed Jack’s old ally, Dominique Kohl.
Now that Quinn is alive, Reacher’s got a score to settle, and he never misses!
Prime Video’s Reacher Season 3 is based on Lee Child’s Persuader
After nearly a year of anticipation, fans are getting Reacher Season 3 on February 20, 2025. While the show is based on Lee Child’s Reacher novels, it does not follow the chronological order. The first season followed the first book, while the second was based on Child’s eleventh book.
As for Reacher Season 3, the showrunners decided to adapt book seven ‘Persuader,’ in which Jack Reacher takes on an undercover mission. As promised by showrunner, Nick Santora (via The Hollywood Reporter):
“Reacher [in Season 3] is going to kick the crap out of people; he’s going to be incredibly smart and deductive in figuring things out; he’s going to be a hero and he is going to help save the day! He’s going to be Jack Reacher.”
Interestingly, this is what Lee Child’s Persuader is about. Reacher joins forces with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and finds out that his past enemy Quinn is connected to the DEA’s prime target Zachary Beck, a man suspected of being a wealthy drug smuggler.
As Reacher gets to dig deep into Beck’s history, he also gets to settle his score with Quinn. The book also talks about Jack Reacher’s past life, which will be shown as flashback scenes in Reacher Season 3.
It will reveal more about the former military policeman and how Francis Xavier Quinn’s actions led to the tragic death of Reacher’s young colleague. Not only this, but Child’s seventh book also introduces fans to DEA Agent Susan Duffy, who accompanies Reacher on his mission and becomes one of his love interests.
The role of Susan has been secured by Sonya Cassidy in Reacher Season 3, the actress who has been a part of several engaging TV series.
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Why does Lee Child’s Persuader stand out?
The third season will have a few newcomers (Image Source: YouTube/Prime Video) Unlike most of his Reacher novels, Lee Child wrote Persuader in the first person, making it even more intense and dark. Additionally, the title Persuader isn’t just referring to Jack Reacher’s undercover mission, but also the Mossberg shotgun mentioned in the narrative.
Like its previous seasons, Reacher Season 3 will also stay true to Lee Child’s work, while making a few necessary changes to the TV format. The new chapter is set to bring back fan-favorite characters and some newcomers for a darker and action-packed thriller.
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The highly anticipated new installment of the action crime series has left fans buzzing with excitement and speculation. Many are wondering which book the latest addition is based on, and the answer may surprise you.In a bold move, the creators of the series have decided to deviate from the original source material and take a fresh approach with the new installment. While previous episodes were closely adapted from a popular book series, this time around the writers have crafted an original story that builds upon the existing world and characters.
This decision has sparked both excitement and trepidation among fans. Some are eager to see where the new storyline will take their favorite characters, while others are wary of straying too far from the familiar source material.
Regardless of the source material, one thing is certain – the new installment promises to deliver the same heart-pounding action, suspense, and drama that fans have come to love. So buckle up and get ready for a wild ride as the action crime series takes a bold new direction in its latest installment.
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How a ‘bleak’ 30-year-old Belgian book about women caged in an underground bunker became Gen Z’s ‘favourite’ novel
Gen Z have been captivated by a Belgian 30-year-old book about women who are caged by men – which has sparked comparisons to dystopian thriller, The Handmaid’s Tale.
Readers on BookTok have been left sobbing and claim the ‘bleak’ sci-fi novel absolutely ‘ruined’ them – and the previously little-known work has gone from selling just a few copies annually to thousands per year being snapped up at book shops.
Pop star Dua Lipa even recommended it in her Service95 newsletter, which praised it as ‘evocative and thrilling’.
The plot of I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman tells the story of 39 women, who are kept in a bunker-type underground burrowing which is heavily guarded.
The prisoners are told nothing – and have no memory of how they got there – with only the flickering of a light to tell them anything about time or place.
However, one day an alarm sounds and the captured are free to leave – with the short book exploring what freedom means above ground.
The book has clearly had a profound effect on readers, with many taking to social media to express being equal parts impressed and devastated by the book.
‘Guys I am not OK,’ TikToker @this_bookish_thing said in a video, holding up the cover. ‘Finished it, broke my heart into a thousand little pieces.
Gen Z have been captivated by a Belgian 30-year-old book about women who are caged by men – which has sparked comparisons to dystopian thriller, The Handmaid’s Tale
‘I had a lump in my throat for most of the book… this ruined me.’
Others remarked that while the novel will leave you frustrated, it impressively handles thought-provoking themes.
‘The way passage of time is dealt with heightens this feeling of existential dread,’ @alinaslibrary said in her review. ‘It also contributes to how bleak this book feels.’
However, she found it will leave you with more questions than answers – and ‘you wont feel satisfied’.
‘I personally felt quite empty and overwhelmed at the same time after reading this one,’ she continued.
‘If that doesn’t sell it, I don’t know what will!’
Elsewhere, influencer @frostgalaxy called it ‘one of the best books she read’ in 2024. ‘I literally haven’t been able to stop thinking about this book since I finished it,’ she said
‘Guys I am not OK,’ TikToker @this_bookish_thing said in a video, holding up the cover. ‘Finished it, broke my heart into a thousand little pieces
The book has also been praised for its ‘beautiful’ but ‘accessible’ writing and prose, and TikTok commenters have admitted to being unable to stop thinking about it after picking it up
Elsewhere, influencer @frostgalaxy called it ‘one of the best books she read’ in 2024.
‘I literally haven’t been able to stop thinking about this book since I finished it,’ she said.
‘Frustratingly, it poses and asks so many questions and yet refuses to answer any of them.
‘Bleak and unsettling in the endless pursuit of answers with an emotional edge that definitely leaves an impact. I’d highly recommend.’
And BookToker @nicolereads98 found that ‘this book makes you feel so grateful for everything you have in your life’.
‘It’s a great representation of how strong women can be, how amazing women can be when they come together as a team… how women do not need men to survive,’ she said.
‘The book is very bleak there were no answers to your questions – and it has some beautiful poetic prose.’
An independent bookshop recommended the read on TikTok, comparing it to another revered classic.
BookToker @nicolereads98 found that ‘this book makes you feel so grateful for everything you have in your life’
An independent bookshop recommended the read on TikTok, comparing it to another revered classic
It has sparked comparisons to A Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood, which tells the story of a dystopian future where women are made to procreate. Pictured, a still from the TV adaptation
‘Let me tell you about a hauntingly beautiful book that had me hooked,’ @veranda.bookshop in London shared.
‘I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman is dystopian fiction but feels like so much more – it’s like stepping into a dream and then realizing it’s a nightmare you can’t wake up from.
‘It’s not action-packed, but it makes you think about existence, society, and loneliness in a way few books do.
‘This is the kind of book that crawls under your skin. It’s about survival but also so much deeper – a mix of The Handmaid’s Tale vibes with existential philosophy. Perfect if you love something unusual that makes your brain work overtime.
‘Recommended for: fans of quiet dystopian novels or anyone who wonders about “what it means to be human.” Warning: it will leave you with questions, but that’s half the fun.’
The book has also been praised for its ‘beautiful’ but ‘accessible’ writing and prose, and TikTok commenters have admitted to being unable to stop thinking about it after picking it up.
As shared by Goodreads, author Jacqueline Harpman was born in Etterbeek, Belgium, in 1929, ‘and fled to Casablanca with her family during WWII’.
‘Informed by her background as a psychoanalyst and her youth in exile, I Who Have Never Known Men is a haunting, heartbreaking post-apocalyptic novel of female friendship and intimacy, and the lengths people will go to maintain their humanity in the face of devastation,’ the platform added.
The Guardian reports that I Who Have Never Known Men has seen US shops struggling to keep copies of the book in stock, and in the UK, Waterstones’ head of books, Bea Carvalho called it a bestselling staple of fiction sections across our bookshops’.
According to the outlet, 45,000 copies sold last year – which is ‘an elevenfold rise on 2022’.
The book’s translator, Ros Schwartz, told the publication she has been surprised by the sudden fervour for the novel – but guesses it ‘just strikes a chord with the younger generation, which it didn’t at the time’.
‘And whether that’s to do with publicity or whether it’s completely random, I don’t know,’ she added. That’s one of the wonderful things about publishing – you never know.’
Ros’s first translation came out in the 90s – but decades later, in 2019, she released an updated version.
Nick Skidmore, publishing director at Vintage, also told the Guardian more curiosity in the novel may stem from its catchy title – as the translation was initially published as The Mysteries of Silence.
‘I think the book captures this sense of the world where people are feeling bewildered. It’s a profoundly existential book, like some of the classics resonating with gen Z right now – Dostoevsky’s White Nights, for example,’ he said.
‘The type of stories that engage with very weighty questions of our existence.’
In recent years, a surprising trend has emerged among Gen Z readers – a newfound love for a seemingly obscure and bleak 30-year-old Belgian novel about women trapped in an underground bunker. Originally published in 1991, “The Bunker Chronicles” by Belgian author Marie-Louise Gallet has seen a resurgence in popularity, with young readers hailing it as their new favorite novel.The novel follows the lives of five women who are held captive in a dark and oppressive underground bunker by a mysterious captor. As the women navigate their confinement and grapple with their own dark pasts, they form a bond that transcends their circumstances and ultimately leads to a daring escape.
So, what is it about this dark and unsettling story that has captured the hearts of Gen Z readers? Some suggest that the themes of resilience, friendship, and the enduring power of the human spirit resonate deeply with a generation facing an uncertain future. Others point to the novel’s exploration of complex female characters and the ways in which they navigate trauma and adversity.
Despite its bleak premise, “The Bunker Chronicles” has struck a chord with young readers who see themselves reflected in its themes of resilience, friendship, and the indomitable human spirit. As Gen Z continues to champion diverse voices and narratives in literature, this unexpected favorite is a testament to the enduring power of storytelling to connect us across time and space.
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Jeffrey Epstein files: Trump’s election could expose names on ‘black book’ list
President Donald Trump’s return to the White House could clear the way for the public to finally see a glimpse of Jeffrey Epstein’s long-awaited “black book,” as questions about the deceased financier and sex trafficker continue to swirl years after he was found dead in a federal jail in New York City.
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, a Tennessee Republican who has long called for the government to release more of its evidence against Epstein and his potential accomplices, raised the issue during a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday for Trump’s FBI director nominee, Kash Patel.
“I have been working on this for years, trying to get those records of who flew on Epstein’s plane and who helped him build this international human trafficking, sex trafficking ring,” Blackburn told the nominee.
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Jeffrey Epstein poses in front of his fleet of private jets in an undated photograph. This photo was one of many unearthed during Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex trafficking trial in the Southern District of New York, where she was found guilty and sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2022 for working with Epstein to sexually abuse minors. (U.S. Department of Justice/Mega)
She said past attempts to convince former committee chairman Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Illinois, to subpoena the information failed, and former FBI Director Christopher Wray declined to hand it over to her as well.
“Will you work with me on this issue, so we know who worked with Jeffrey Epstein in building these sex trafficking rings?” Blackburn asked Patel.
“Absolutely, senator,” Patel replied. “Child sex trafficking has no place in the United States of America, and I will do everything, if confirmed as FBI director, to make sure the American public knows the full weight of what happened in the past and how we are going to countermand missing children and exploited children going forward.”
Durbin’s office previously denied allegations that he “stonewalled” Blackburn’s request and blamed “an obscure Senate rule” for ending debate on the issue.
More than a year has gone by, and the records remain out of public view.
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Child sex trafficking has no place in the United States of America, and I will do everything, if confirmed as FBI director, to make sure the American public knows the full weight of what happened in the past and how we are going to countermand missing children and exploited children going forward.
“Jeffrey Epstein built a disgusting global sex trafficking network that caused irreparable damage to countless women,” Blackburn said last week. “Americans deserve to know exactly who was affiliated with this network.”
Epstein, a 66-year-old millionaire financier with a private island in the U.S. Virgin Islands and mansions around the country, died in federal custody in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
He had landed a sweetheart plea deal more than a decade earlier after having sex with a teenager – 13 months in jail with work release during the day.
Jeffrey Epstein mugshot from 2019 after federal authorities filed trafficking charges against him. (Kypros/Getty Images)
“This is not about celebrities – this is about what happened to victims and survivors,” Blackburn said.
Blackburn has long called for the release of additional evidence against the deceased defendant believed to be in the FBI’s possession.
She urged Wray to disclose more information in 2023. She renewed her calls in November after Patel’s nomination.
“I look forward to working with Kash Patel as FBI Director to release Epstein’s flight logs and black book,” she wrote on X. “Under the Trump administration, the American people are going to get answers.”
A federal court ordered thousands of pages of sealed records to be made public last year. They revealed nearly 200 names, many of which belonged to people who were not accused of crimes. Some of them were prominent figures, including politicians, billionaire business leaders and celebrities.
Epstein’s so-called black book, expected to include potential conspirators in his international sex trafficking ring, remains a mystery.
Ghislaine Maxwell attends Polo Ralph Lauren host Victories of Athlete Ally at Polo Ralph Lauren Store on Nov. 3, 2015 in New York City. (Jared Siskin/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
A group of 12 Epstein accusers also sued the FBI last year, alleging the bureau failed to properly investigate credible allegations that he led a “sex trafficking ring for the elite” as far back as the 1990s.
The FBI previously said it does not comment on pending litigation.
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Epstein, his former lover and now a convicted accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, and unnamed co-conspirators allegedly abused young women and underage girls between 1996 and his death in 2019, according to the lawsuit. Citing police documents, it alleges that Epstein recruited girls between 14 and 16 as well as students at Palm Beach Community College for “sex-tinged sessions.”
He allegedly coerced them into silence with violent threats: “You’re going to die; I’m going to break your legs,” according to the lawsuit.
“We know the FBI seized a treasure trove of surveillance footage from Epstein’s Palm Beach home where he ran his operations,” Blackburn said at the time. “Why won’t they release those tapes or the flight logs I’ve been requesting for months?”
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., questions Kash Patel, President Donald Trump’s choice to be director of the FBI, during Patel’s confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
In addition to Maxwell, another Epstein associate, French modeling agent Jean-Luc Brunel, was also charged with sex trafficking. Like Epstein, he turned up dead in a jail cell.
Maxwell is appealing her conviction while serving a sentence at a federal prison in Tallahassee. She is due for release in the summer of 2037.
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At the state level, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis last year signed a new law that allowed secret grand jury transcripts to be made public in the case.
Hours after the law took effect, Palm Beach County Court Clerk and Comptroller Joseph Abruzzo announced the release.
Palm Beach police initially opened an investigation into Epstein after a fight between high school girls, according to the transcripts. One, just 16, had been accused of prostitution by a classmate, and a school official later found $300 in her purse – payment from Epstein.
An aerial view of Little St. James Island – one of Jeffrey Epstein’s private islands. This photo was one of many unearthed during Ghislaine Maxwell’s sex trafficking trial in the Southern District of New York, where she was found guilty and sentenced to 20 years in prison in 2022 for working with Epstein to sexually abuse minors. (U.S. Department of Justice/Mega)
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She testified that she had been instructed to concoct a fake life story and pretend to be 18 to get $200 to give Epstein a massage before the first time she met him. Then she revealed she was asked to strip down to her underwear and had a graphic sexual encounter with him.
In a court order authorizing the release of the documents, Circuit Judge Luis Delgado warned that the contents were disturbing.
“It is widely accepted that Epstein is a notorious and serial pedophile,” the order reads. “The testimony taken by the Grand Jury concerns activity ranging from grossly unacceptable to rape – all of the conduct at issue is sexually deviant, disgusting, and criminal. The details in the record will be outrageous to decent people.”
The question remains – who else was involved?
The recent news surrounding Jeffrey Epstein’s files has caused quite a stir, especially in regards to the infamous ‘black book’ list that allegedly contains the names of high-profile individuals who were associated with Epstein. With the upcoming election, many are speculating that Trump’s potential reelection could lead to the exposure of these names.The ‘black book’ list has long been a source of speculation and intrigue, with rumors swirling about the powerful people who may have been connected to Epstein and his illicit activities. The possibility of these names being revealed has raised concerns about the potential fallout and the impact it could have on those involved.
As the election draws nearer, the pressure is mounting for Trump to address the issue and potentially release the names on the ‘black book’ list. With the stakes so high, the revelations could have far-reaching implications for not only the individuals named, but also for the political landscape as a whole.
The Epstein files have already shed light on the extent of his connections and the disturbing nature of his crimes. The potential release of the ‘black book’ list could further expose the dark underbelly of the elite circles that Epstein moved in, and could have ripple effects that extend far beyond the election.
As the situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: the Epstein files have the potential to shake up the political and social landscape in ways that we can only begin to imagine. The truth may soon come to light, and the fallout could be monumental.
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Library programing, book sale, Adrian Armory open house
LENAWEE COUNTY — There’s already been one month completed in 2025. January came to a conclusion on Friday ushering in the start of February.
With the arrival of a new month comes additional opportunities for residents to get involved throughout Lenawee County. Community events are starting to heat back up after a chilly January and some much-needed downtime following a busy holiday season.
Here are a couple of upcoming happenings in the county that could be of interest to check out or to get involved in:
February kicks into gear at Lenawee District Library
From doughnuts to conversation hearts, and from keepsake boxes to Valentine’s bookmarks, the Lenawee District Library in Adrian and its branch locations across the county will have plenty of family-friendly activities scheduled during February.
To kick off its February slate, the Lenawee District Library and all its branches are having doughnuts and a scavenger hunt in celebration of “Take Your Child to the Library Day” on Saturday, Feb. 1. For dates, times and locations visit the Lenawee District Library’s website, Lenawee.lib.mi.us.
On Monday, Feb. 3, kids are encouraged to drop by the Deerfield Branch Library, 170 Raisin St., to decorate picture frames using candy conversation hearts from 4 to 5 p.m. While it is a no-sew activity, younger participants will require adult assistance.
Kids also are invited to the main branch of the Lenawee District Library in Adrian on Tuesday, Feb. 4, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., to paint a keepsake box. Registration is not required for the program. The library in Adrian is at 4459 W. U.S. 223. It can be contacted by calling 517-263-1011.
Book sale is Feb. 1, hosted by Friends of Clinton Township Public Library
The Friends of the Clinton Township Public Library will hold their next monthly book sale from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Clinton Township Public Library, 100 Brown St., one block north of the stoplight on U.S. 12 in Clinton.
Features for the February book sale include Presidents and politics, diet and exercise, and puzzles and games. Both hardcover and paperback sections of romance novels are fully stocked for the Valentine’s season.
“The Michigan section has been expanded, and includes books for both adults and children,” a news release from the Friends of the Clinton Township Public Library said. “The Children’s Area will feature Presidents, Valentine’s Day, more books about snow and many high-quality books suitable for gift giving.”
Customers may pay with cash, checks with proper identification or credit/debit cards. There is a 3% surcharge when using a credit/debit card.
The Friends of the Library welcome donations of books in clean, reusable condition. These are accepted any time the library is open, the release said.
New members also are welcome and are encouraged to learn more about how they can be involved. Information about becoming a member of the Friends of the Library is available at the circulation desk and at the checkout desk at the book sale.
Adrian Armory has wedding reception, event open house Sunday
The historic Adrian Armory and Events Center near downtown Adrian can serve as a host location for many events and functions including wedding receptions.
If you’re considering having a wedding reception at the Adrian Armory, 230 W. Maumee St., information about what’s available at the location can be learned from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, during a Wedding Reception and Event Open House. There is no cost to attend.
Attendees will be able to tour the venue, check out preferred vendors, see all that the Armory has to offer, and start planning their next event.
‘Conquering Cabin Fever’ at Caregiver Support Group
It can be difficult for some people to cope with the cold winter months. A program on “Conquering Cabin Fever” could prove to be helpful for those experiencing the winter blues.
“Conquering Cabin Fever” is the title of the next Caregiver Support Group meeting hosted at Daybreak Adult Day Services in Adrian, 327 Erie St. There is no cost to attend, and registration is not required. The program is scheduled for a 2 p.m. start on Monday, Feb. 3.
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Chamber of Commerce schedules Business After Hours for Feb. 4
Members of the Greater Lenawee Chamber of Commerce (GLCC) and the public are invited to the chamber’s next Business After Hours event, which is scheduled for 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4.
What promises to be an evening for fun and networking, Business After Hours will be held at downtown Adrian’s newly opened Maumee Street: taproom + kitchen, 101 E. Maumee St. Attendees will be entered to win a $100 gift card. Food will be available for purchase.
Business After Hours events are free for GLCC members and are $5 per person for nonmembers. Registration is required and can be completed online at GreaterLenaweeChamber.org. Space is limited. For additional information or questions, contact the chamber of commerce by calling 517-423-3740.
— Contact reporter Brad Heineman at bheineman@lenconnect.com or follow him on X, formerly Twitter: @LenaweeHeineman.
Join us this weekend for a triple treat of events at the Adrian Public Library!First up, we have a variety of exciting library programming happening throughout the day. From storytime for the little ones to writing workshops for adults, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Check out our full schedule of events on our website or stop by the library to pick up a flyer.
Next, don’t miss our annual book sale! Browse through a wide selection of gently used books, DVDs, and more at unbeatable prices. Whether you’re looking for a new novel to dive into or a cookbook to add to your collection, you’re sure to find something you love.
And finally, the Adrian Armory will be hosting an open house for the community. Take a tour of this historic building, learn about its rich history, and discover how it’s being used today. It’s a rare opportunity to see inside this iconic structure, so be sure to stop by.
Don’t miss out on this jam-packed day of fun and exploration at the Adrian Public Library. We can’t wait to see you there!
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#Library #programing #book #sale #Adrian #Armory #open #houseComic Book Publisher Drops Neil Gaiman Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The comic book company that publishes the graphic novels and comics of Neil Gaiman announced this weekend that it would no longer work with him after a storm of sexual misconduct allegations and that it would halt the publication of his forthcoming “Anansi Boys” series.
The company, Dark Horse Comics, wrote on X on Saturday: “Dark Horse takes seriously the allegations against Neil Gaiman and we are no longer publishing his works.”
The announcement followed a New York magazine article this month that contained allegations that Mr. Gaiman sexually abused and assaulted multiple women over several years. Mr. Gaiman has emphatically denied the allegations and said in a statement on Jan. 14: “I have never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity with anyone. Ever.”
The announcement by Dark Horse Comics, which is based in Milwaukie, Ore., is the latest fallout for Mr. Gaiman. Television adaptations of his work have been paused, productions have been dropped, and several publishers have backed away from working with him on any new projects. Dark Horse released the first of the “Anansi Boys” comic book series, which was an adaptation of Mr. Gaiman’s 2005 novel of the same name, in June. It was intended to be an eight-part series, seven of which have been released.
The New York magazine article, published on Jan. 13, gave shape to allegations that began circulating last summer, when several women appeared on a podcast titled “Master: The Allegations Against Neil Gaiman.” After they accused the author on the podcast of sexually assaulting and abusing them, several of Mr. Gaiman’s film adaptations and Hollywood projects were dropped or paused.
The response has been slower in the literary and publishing industries, where the initial reaction to the allegations, and then to the New York magazine article, was more tepid. Still, publishers have begun distancing themselves from Mr. Gaiman. Several prominent writers have denounced him or pushed for his literary awards to be stripped.
In an internal memo to the staff of W.W. Norton earlier this month, the company’s president said that the publishing company would no longer work with Mr. Gaiman and would not take on any future projects from him.
HarperCollins, which has published many of Mr. Gaiman’s most popular titles, has said it does not have any new books planned from him.
Neither Mr. Gaiman’s lawyer nor his literary agent at Writer’s House responded to a request for comment.
In a shocking turn of events, renowned comic book publisher DC Comics has decided to drop Neil Gaiman following multiple sexual misconduct allegations. Gaiman, a celebrated author and comic book writer, has been accused by several individuals of inappropriate behavior and harassment.The decision to sever ties with Gaiman comes after a thorough investigation conducted by DC Comics, which revealed troubling evidence of misconduct. In a statement released by the publisher, they expressed their commitment to creating a safe and respectful workplace for all employees and collaborators.
Fans of Gaiman’s work are left reeling from the news, as the author’s contributions to the comic book industry have been significant and influential. However, many are also expressing their support for DC Comics’ decision to take a stand against sexual misconduct and prioritize the well-being of their employees.
As the #MeToo movement continues to shine a spotlight on issues of harassment and abuse in the entertainment industry, it is clear that no one, regardless of their talent or stature, is above accountability. The fallout from these allegations serves as a reminder that actions have consequences, and that no one is exempt from facing the repercussions of their behavior.
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My First Book of Planets: All About the Solar System for Kids
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